FRANKLIN P. "FRANK" MEKEEL

Franklin P. "Frank" Mekeel, a lifetime Newburgh resident, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 4, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh. He was 73 years old.

The son of the late Franklin C. and Anna A. (Ruotolo) Mekeel, Frank was born on November 23, 1940 in Newburgh, NY. Frank was a graduate of NYMA in 1959 and Russell Sage College. He was the proud owner of Mekeel's music shop. He married Althea Coviello at St. John's Church in Beacon, NY on December 2, 1961.

Frank was a past member of the following: M & B Boys Basketball Club, Middlehope Fire Department, Marlboro/Milton Lions Club, Marlboro Football Booster Club, and The Town of Newburgh Little League.

Frank will most be remembered for his unconditional love for his wife, two sons, and treasured granddaughters. Frank loved life and always had a joke to tell. He was a die-hard Cleveland Browns Fan.

Survivors include his wife, Althea at home; his sons: Jay Mekeel of Newburgh and Jeffrey Mekeel and his wife Maria of Marlboro, NY; his granddaughters: Ana Felicia Mekeel and Alexa Rae Mekeel; his sister, Nancy Gazek; and his niece, Suzanne Hudson and nephew, John Gazek, Jr.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 7th at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Prayer Service will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 8th at the Funeral Home. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made in Frank's name at the donor's discretion to the charity of their choice.

Arrangements under the care of Brooks Funeral Home. To send a personal condolence, please visit www.Brooksfh.com or call 845-561-8300.